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Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
Okay, I'm done. I enjoyed it more than some of the previous podcasts, so, good job! I have just a couple of thoughts.
Tres: you ought to get a better microphone if you're going to host one of the two podcasts next year.
All of you: try to stay as silent as possible when someone else is talking. There was quite a lot of "mmhmm" from non-speakers in this show, which was a bit distracting. I don't know if it was possible for Ryu to edit it out.
The format was a step in the right direction: people came prepared, knowing which segments they would do most of their talking in. I still think it needs to be snappier, but we'll get there
Tres: you ought to get a better microphone if you're going to host one of the two podcasts next year.
All of you: try to stay as silent as possible when someone else is talking. There was quite a lot of "mmhmm" from non-speakers in this show, which was a bit distracting. I don't know if it was possible for Ryu to edit it out.
The format was a step in the right direction: people came prepared, knowing which segments they would do most of their talking in. I still think it needs to be snappier, but we'll get there
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
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- TresDias
When did we record this one? I don't even remember. It was probably around whenever the thread was last updated, Flint.
With regard to the microphone thing, I'll look into that after I have a working computer again.
With regard to the microphone thing, I'll look into that after I have a working computer again.
Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
My bad, I usually assume that you the recording and publishing are not too far apart. Still, you could have told us you had recorded it!
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
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- TresDias
True.
Ryushikaze
Deus Admiral Parsimonious, PHD, DDS, MD, JD, OBE
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- Tim, Ryu
My bad. We recorded that one... start of November. I edited it, then got distracted by getting ready for my new job.
It is very hard- and irritating- to edit out all the Mhms, and sometimes it is literally impossible, given how Skyperecord works and the fact that everyone else is put into a single audio stream.
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
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- TresDias
You do a good job with editing things, Tim. And sorry about all my "mmhmm"s.
Ryushikaze
Deus Admiral Parsimonious, PHD, DDS, MD, JD, OBE
- AKA
- Tim, Ryu
Podcast recorded last night. Will try and edit it before the end of the year.
Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
You're right that I suggested adopting two formats, but neither of them was the one we already have. One of them, which I offered to host, was similar to it. Here's what I wrote:
Note "open to anyone" - that means announcing your intention to record and seeing who is available. If you guys who have been recording the recent podcasts don't want to move to that format, you should say so and we'll discuss it. Nothing is set in stone. Ryu already said he approved of the idea, though, which is why I'm a bit confused. Maybe you thought it was a 2015 thing, which is pretty much is, so that's fine. I just would have appreciated being kept in the loop
Lex
Administrator
As someone who was actually in this podcast and rarely checks this thread, I apologise. The podcast was mainly done because of the FFVII non-announcement at PS Experience and the fact that my reaction to said announcement was recorded at the time.
I had assumed this thread would have been updated with details like that, and it should be in future.
I'm also going to take this opportunity to say that I don't want to commit to any further podcasts unless they're reasonably within my availability or my involvement is specifically discussed beforehand. This is the second time where I've started recording at 4-5 in the morning and it's just not fair to EU people, at all.
The US is at max 8-10 hours behind most of us in the EU assuming we're talking west-coast US, which we aren't. It shouldn't be difficult to arrange a time that is within a normal day over a weekend or something when most people are free. The US people could join at midday and the EU people in the evenings. I don't know why this has been so hard for us to do, I honestly don't.
And yes this looks hypocritical because I've agreed to be in podcasts and recorded them twice at these crazy times, but I'm often awake at these times when most people who have jobs etc. are not. I won't always be available at these times. And I don't like the idea of segregating our podcasts between regions because we don't have to if people would just make more of an effort to be sensitive to the fact that we live in different timezones. It's not OK to continuously exclude EU participants because "late in the evening" is the only time that's good for the North Americans. It shouldn't be hard to find time on one day out of many days where the afternoon is good for NA where the evenings are good for EU. Note also that syncing times like this would allow our resident Aussies to join in too in the not too crazy early morning time of the following day.
I don't want to sound preachy or like I'm too angry, but I am slightly annoyed that more of an effort isn't being made to accomodate the time zones considering about half the board is European. Never mind just the staff.
I had assumed this thread would have been updated with details like that, and it should be in future.
I'm also going to take this opportunity to say that I don't want to commit to any further podcasts unless they're reasonably within my availability or my involvement is specifically discussed beforehand. This is the second time where I've started recording at 4-5 in the morning and it's just not fair to EU people, at all.
The US is at max 8-10 hours behind most of us in the EU assuming we're talking west-coast US, which we aren't. It shouldn't be difficult to arrange a time that is within a normal day over a weekend or something when most people are free. The US people could join at midday and the EU people in the evenings. I don't know why this has been so hard for us to do, I honestly don't.
And yes this looks hypocritical because I've agreed to be in podcasts and recorded them twice at these crazy times, but I'm often awake at these times when most people who have jobs etc. are not. I won't always be available at these times. And I don't like the idea of segregating our podcasts between regions because we don't have to if people would just make more of an effort to be sensitive to the fact that we live in different timezones. It's not OK to continuously exclude EU participants because "late in the evening" is the only time that's good for the North Americans. It shouldn't be hard to find time on one day out of many days where the afternoon is good for NA where the evenings are good for EU. Note also that syncing times like this would allow our resident Aussies to join in too in the not too crazy early morning time of the following day.
I don't want to sound preachy or like I'm too angry, but I am slightly annoyed that more of an effort isn't being made to accomodate the time zones considering about half the board is European. Never mind just the staff.
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
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- TresDias
Oh, I'm totally with you on this, Lex. I've often been the reason podcasts were recorded in the evening (relative to North America), because of the work schedule I've had the past three years, but that's why I've always, always, always, always said "If everyone else who wants to participate is ready to go, don't wait for me."
Glad to see that this most recent podcast did proceed without me.
In other news, I'm trying to get a job on first shift, which would be lovely.
Glad to see that this most recent podcast did proceed without me.
In other news, I'm trying to get a job on first shift, which would be lovely.
Ryushikaze
Deus Admiral Parsimonious, PHD, DDS, MD, JD, OBE
- AKA
- Tim, Ryu
New podcast is up. This was actually mostly a PSE reaction thread with a little bit of end of year involved.
Anyways, going forward, we need to try and get a more reliable schedule for these and to announce recordings for those who want in. I do try and see if other folks besides the irregulars want in, but it can be hard when our recording schedule is both of unusual time of day and happens at effective random. I suggest we try for once a month on each and stagger them by two weeks each, under the hope we can stay to such a schedule.
Anyways, going forward, we need to try and get a more reliable schedule for these and to announce recordings for those who want in. I do try and see if other folks besides the irregulars want in, but it can be hard when our recording schedule is both of unusual time of day and happens at effective random. I suggest we try for once a month on each and stagger them by two weeks each, under the hope we can stay to such a schedule.
Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
Alright, I'll have a listen later.
Agreed. How do you think we should kick off the schedule? Do you (or Tres, who also put himself forward as a host for one of the formats) want to do another podcast in the middle of this month, the beginning of next month, or the beginning of next month? I can work around whatever you decide in trialling the other format.
vaderSW1
Dark Knight of the Red Wings
Hello all,
I actually posted this in the private forum before I realized TLS already had a podcast. It was recommended to me by Lex and Cthulhu that I reach out to you about this.
I have long wanted to start a Final Fantasy themed podcast. I have hosted my own podcast before (Geeked! Podcast) and I had a very good time doing it. Unfortunately, we've been on hiatus for several months because of our schedules being different and such.
My next door neighbor is a Final Fantasy fan also. He and I have been talking about getting one up and running for a few weeks.
I'm not sure how frequently we would do shows but I was thinking every 2 weeks or so. If the show does well, perhaps we can move it to a weekly thing. Some ideas for potential show topics could include (but not limited to):
- Up to date news and notes regarding Square, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Bravely Default, Chrono series, etc
- Reading listener feedback on the air, taking questions, and providing answers
- The TLS.NET Final Fantasy Retrospective series where we take a look back at each Final Fantasy related game. This would be broken down into a several episode series. We'd give each game its own show.
- A TLS.NET Final Fantasy play along series. We'd start at the beginning of the series and play through each one. We'd kind of keep a running commentary in each episode of this series on our progress and our thoughts on the game.
- I don't play a lot of the Final Fantasy MMO's even though I own them. It would be awesome to have a co-host or two that have and do actively play Final Fantasy XI and XIV that can keep the community updated on what's happening with those games. There could be a segment every episode for this.
I could assist with editing duties. We could use Google Hangouts to do the show (that's what we used for Geeked! Podcast). I also have access to a large library of royalty free music we can use for the show if you like.
I'm very curious to hear what you all think?
I actually posted this in the private forum before I realized TLS already had a podcast. It was recommended to me by Lex and Cthulhu that I reach out to you about this.
I have long wanted to start a Final Fantasy themed podcast. I have hosted my own podcast before (Geeked! Podcast) and I had a very good time doing it. Unfortunately, we've been on hiatus for several months because of our schedules being different and such.
My next door neighbor is a Final Fantasy fan also. He and I have been talking about getting one up and running for a few weeks.
I'm not sure how frequently we would do shows but I was thinking every 2 weeks or so. If the show does well, perhaps we can move it to a weekly thing. Some ideas for potential show topics could include (but not limited to):
- Up to date news and notes regarding Square, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Bravely Default, Chrono series, etc
- Reading listener feedback on the air, taking questions, and providing answers
- The TLS.NET Final Fantasy Retrospective series where we take a look back at each Final Fantasy related game. This would be broken down into a several episode series. We'd give each game its own show.
- A TLS.NET Final Fantasy play along series. We'd start at the beginning of the series and play through each one. We'd kind of keep a running commentary in each episode of this series on our progress and our thoughts on the game.
- I don't play a lot of the Final Fantasy MMO's even though I own them. It would be awesome to have a co-host or two that have and do actively play Final Fantasy XI and XIV that can keep the community updated on what's happening with those games. There could be a segment every episode for this.
I could assist with editing duties. We could use Google Hangouts to do the show (that's what we used for Geeked! Podcast). I also have access to a large library of royalty free music we can use for the show if you like.
I'm very curious to hear what you all think?
Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
Hi vader,
As you might be able to see by looking through this thread, I've been pushing for changes to the way we (a) organise and (b) structure our podcast pretty much since the beginning. As recently as January, I had high hopes for it, but they ended up falling by the wayside.
I'm delighted to see that someone else is finally stepping forward to revive it, since the podcast is not something that one person can run alone. I'm also happy to see a new member getting involved with TLS projects in such a proactive manner.
I still have some reservations about running a podcast when the rest of our projects are so stagnant - I'd almost feel a bit embarrassed to talk about all the latest Final Fantasy news on an episode of the pod if we haven't actually reported any of that news on our front page - but I'm willing to put those reservations aside to get it up and running. Maybe it'll provide a spark for our other projects; it's got to be worth a shot.
How about we have a Skype call to discuss how to proceed? Everyone should be welcome into the call to contribute their ideas, whether or not they want to appear as guests once the pod is up and running. Just name a time and date. Lots of people are usually around to Skype on Saturday evenings (European) / afternoons (American), so we could do it as soon as today if you're available.
As you might be able to see by looking through this thread, I've been pushing for changes to the way we (a) organise and (b) structure our podcast pretty much since the beginning. As recently as January, I had high hopes for it, but they ended up falling by the wayside.
I'm delighted to see that someone else is finally stepping forward to revive it, since the podcast is not something that one person can run alone. I'm also happy to see a new member getting involved with TLS projects in such a proactive manner.
I still have some reservations about running a podcast when the rest of our projects are so stagnant - I'd almost feel a bit embarrassed to talk about all the latest Final Fantasy news on an episode of the pod if we haven't actually reported any of that news on our front page - but I'm willing to put those reservations aside to get it up and running. Maybe it'll provide a spark for our other projects; it's got to be worth a shot.
How about we have a Skype call to discuss how to proceed? Everyone should be welcome into the call to contribute their ideas, whether or not they want to appear as guests once the pod is up and running. Just name a time and date. Lots of people are usually around to Skype on Saturday evenings (European) / afternoons (American), so we could do it as soon as today if you're available.
vaderSW1
Dark Knight of the Red Wings
Flintlock, I'm down for a Skype call today or tomorrow. Whatever works best for you. My Skype ID is vaderSW1. Hit me up!
Lex
Administrator
If there's a call regarding this today feel free to add me for the purpose of being an extra ear and voice. I really feel though like there's not much I or many others can add, because it seems like Vader's got some fresh ideas and Flint you've had a very clear message about where you'd like to see the podcasts go since the beginning. Most people who have had an interest in the podcast have posted their views here.
I will sit in on the call if either of you feel it's going to add anything to your discussions, but jumping in when you both have clear ideas and I've been hands-off with the podcasts seems a bit foolish.
EDIT: As for this:
Yes, some projects are stagnant and we're going to have to address that, but try not to let that get in the way of getting other things up and running.
I will sit in on the call if either of you feel it's going to add anything to your discussions, but jumping in when you both have clear ideas and I've been hands-off with the podcasts seems a bit foolish.
EDIT: As for this:
Yes, some projects are stagnant and we're going to have to address that, but try not to let that get in the way of getting other things up and running.
vaderSW1
Dark Knight of the Red Wings
If I may, maybe we can use the podcast as a platform to invite people to get involved on some these "stagnant" projects. I've got some ideas for a project that I think people might get use and enjoyment from myself. We could talk about them more in-depth on the pod.
I also don't know if you guys were publishing the pod to iTunes but, if not, I know how to go about doing this. Geeked! Podcast was on iTunes. The more exposure we can get to the podcast, the more exposure we can get for TLS.
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vaderSW1
Dark Knight of the Red Wings
^All great ideas that I fully support. Full steam ahead
No they weren't on iTunes. If it's free or super cheap, I'm sure we should go for it when an actual podcast has been established.
It is absolutely free to have iTunes carry it. We'll have to set up a feed for iTunes to get the podcast from but if we have a coding guy, I'm betting we could set that up easily. Otherwise, we could have the podcast hosted through one of the free podcast hosting services out there.
Flintlock
Pro Adventurer
Yop did at least submit an application for TLS to be on iTunes but he never posted what the outcome of that application was.